From: 	Jeff Tarling
To:	Helen Donaldson
Date: 	10/31/2013 3:52 PM
Subject: 	Re: amended plans for 130 E. Prom

Hi Nell -
 
The earlier project did remove / replace the trees on the Eastern Prom then sold the project.
 
So that is all good and complete.  
 
Revised 130 Eastern Promenade landscape review comments:
 
Street trees -  The project proposes two new street trees along Wilson Street, due to overhead
utility lines overhead on the second tree (away from E Prom) that tree should be a smaller
tree such as Sargent Cherry, Japanese Tree Lilac vs the 'Armstrong' Red Maple as shown.  The
maple is good for the tree closest the prom with no overhead wires.   The project should review
tree planter width recommended at 3.5' min and ideal at 4'.  Sidewalk needs to comply with ADA 
standards on width.  This may require a cut-out in the sidewalk and tree grate.
 
Landscape -  the back property line near the proposed parking should include a low wood fence (4')
to screen car parking along with a complement of landscape treatment.  The landscape treatment or
planting should include shrub planting to help as a screen.  The ideal height would be 5 - 6', perhaps
'Korean' Lilac size...  the available planter width along the property line should be widened to perhaps 3'
if possible to accommodate this planting space.  Narrowing the proposed paved walk space between the drive
and building could be reduced perhaps to find space.  Could the trash dumpster be moved up toward the 
street equal to the car parking area, approximately 6 - 8' to provide landscape space in the corner?
 
Plant / landscape: sizes - review and increase plant sizes for the 1 gallon plant sizes to 3 gallon size on 'Gro-low sumac, the crab-apple recommendation would be "Adirondack".  Options for the proposed Japanese Tree Lilac could also be dogwood or crab-apple.  
 
Overall with a few minor modifications mentioned the landscape plan for the proposed 130 Eastern Promenade site is acceptable.
 
Jeff Tarling
City Arborist